On 08/02/2008 03:56 PM, jonathon wrote: > On Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at 12:35, Harold Fuchs wrote: > >> The problem with digital signatures is that the software is not >> readily available in all the countries in which OOo is used and >> there would be quite serious legal problems providing it. > > Since the use of digital signatures is not illegal in the country > that OOo is distributed from, there shouldn't be any legal issues in > providing a digital signature of OOo builds that are released. > > That does not negate the issue in countries in which digital > signatures are not legal. However, failing to provide a method that > ensures the integrity of software, becuse a some countries have > publicly declared that they not only are not worthy of trust, but > have a complete lack of integrity, is irresponsible. > > xan > > jonathon
I believe that there are several issues filed regarding this & the subject comes up on the general & dev lists. I can't recall what the problem is, but seem to recall that it may be an issue with certificate on the mirrors. Sun do provide digitally signed files (for those that want them) for StarOffice - the the files are only available from their servers. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
